Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty-ninth Congress

Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale

No. 48.]

Department of State, Washington, October 8, 1866.

Sir: Your despatch of the 15th of September, No. 58, has been received, and is approved.

The sentiments expressed by the Spanish government, in reply to. your communication therein mentioned, are in harmony with the general policy of Spain, as understood here, and are very acceptable.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

John P. Hale, Esq., &c., &c., &c.